Thursday, July 9, 2009

Livestock

In 1880, a group of San Diegans organized an agricultural fair to bring county farmers together to share ideas, see who had the best citrus fruit, who baked the best pie, and who had the fastest horse. After that first fair, the county fair was held annually with a few exceptions in various county locations until 1936, when it moved to its present Del Mar home.

Showing livestock is still a big part of the fair.

We found all kinds of critters there.

This is the strangest looking bunny I've ever seen!

We even saw Guinea Pigs. Isn't that the cutest face?

Katie got to pet a steer.

The only animal we didn't see many of were horses, although I did manage to find a few. This one was giving pony rides. Katie decided to skip the ponies though.

About Me

I'm the wife of a Marine, mom to two beautiful kids, and a full time volunteer. Most of my time goes to either the kids' school or the the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society where I help out in their Thrift Shop. I'm also a stamper and a photographer. I would also love to be a horseback rider (again) but have no time!